1919
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Dominant colour
Self-portrait is a 1919 oil by William Strang, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting is a self-portrait of a man with short, gray hair and a mustache. He wears a white shirt, a dark vest, and a dark tie with white dots. His right hand is raised to his chest, and he looks directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and dimension. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this self-portrait, you might want to look up William Strang.
William Strang (13 February 1859 – 12 April 1921) was a Scottish painter and printmaker, notable for illustrating the works of Bunyan, Cervantes, Coleridge, Kipling, and others.
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